BOLTON V LATICS PREVIEW

Wigan Athletic make the short trip to the Reebok Stadium for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash

Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic

Sky Bet Championship

Saturday 29 March 2014, kick off 3.00pm

Reebok Stadium

Match Preview

Wigan Athletic travel the short distance to the Reebok Stadium this Saturday with an army of fans set to make the trip to cheer on Uwe Rosler’s side. Nearly 3,500 fans will occupy the South stand at the Reebok for this 39th meeting between the two sides.

Wigan Athletic suffered their fir first defeat in 11 games at Loftus Road on Tuesday night and will b eager to get back to winning ways while Bolton Wanderers were 1-0 winners over Blackpool at the Reebok.

Both Shaun Maloney and Gary Caldwell travelled with team to QPR on Tuesday night with Caldwell named on the bench for game. Both also played in a behind closed door friendly win over Hull City on Wednesday afternoon at the club’s Christopher Park training ground playing 90 minutes and 76 minutes respectively.

Ben Watson and Chris McCann remain on the long-term injury list.

For the hosts Loanee Alan Hutton is eligible to feature while Jermaine Beckford is also available having enjoyed cameo appearances in Wanderers last two outings.

The last encounter with Bolton Wanders was Uwe Rosler’s first league game in charge, Latics ran out 3-2 winners, Callum McManaman scored the winning goal.

Latics 3 – 2 Bolton

Watson 11’ (pen)

Powell 24’
Danns 49’
Moritz 64’

McManaman 68’

Att. 19,226 | Referee: Kevin Friend | Possession: 40% - 60%

Nick Powell's stunning overhead kick was the stand-out goal of the game.

Ben Watson fired Latics ahead from the penalty spot before Nick Powell’s overhead kick extended the lead in the 24th minute. The visitors were back on level terms with a goal either side of halftime time, firstly Neil Dann’s followed by Andre Mortiz just after the break. But it was Callum McManaman that sealed Rosler’s first league points on 68 minutes.